Security fencing materials include welded mesh and expanded metal ideally in coloured
coatings. Railings of various designs can be used to good effect and all fencing types can be
fitted with toppings to deter climbing. Whilst SBD recommends that security fencing should be
effective without creating a ‘fortress’ impression it is accepted that certain business locations
or business operations may actively seek to promote the security of their premises and hence
utilise fencing that creates a strong visual deterrent.

The security fencing systems used are transparent to facilitate observation from outside.
The height and security rating of the fence will be determined by estimated crime risk and local
circumstances.

In most circumstances heights between 1.2m (demarcation) and 2.4m (higher security) will be
appropriate.

Security fencing needs to be appropriately specified. For instance timber fencing offers poor resistance to attack and steel palisade fencing provides an unattractive boundary.
It is acknowledged that there may be locations where steel palisade is appropriate. If specified it should be certificated to the relevant standard required by SBD.

Appropriate security fencing is in place particularly to the side and rear of units to prevent
criminal intrusion.

The fencing provides demarcation between public space and the commercial premises and in particular protects commercial areas that are vulnerable to criminal attack. It provides safety for employers and employees, prevents casual intrusion by trespassers as well as intrusion by criminals and reduces the wholesale removal of property from the site by thieves.
Secure fencing should be certificated to the relevant standard required by SBD.